Cost of living in Singapore vs Tete, Mozambique
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Singapore is 35% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (627 MT) | 250 MT | + 151% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (449 MT) | 750 MT | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (308 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (168 MT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (196 MT) | 76 MT | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (193 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (902 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (241 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (140 MT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (280 MT) | 50 MT | + 460% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (1,732 MT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (162 MT) | 80 MT | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (129 MT) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Singapore is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (203,042 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (152,256 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (8,577 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (161,755 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (99,579 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (5,274 MT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (2,438 MT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (36,955 MT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (10,434 MT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (645 MT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (1,036 MT) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (6,141 MT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (2,823 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (7,406 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (10,674 MT) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Singapore is about the same as in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (6,642,886 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (123 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (5,469 MT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (747 MT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 47% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (607 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (755 MT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (3,188 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (588 MT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (325 MT) | 150 MT | + 117% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (443 MT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (193 MT) | 120 MT | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (236 MT) | 35 MT | + 575% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (1,677 MT) | 100 MT | + 1577% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 25% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (2,744 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (1,479 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (19,063 MT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (8,268 MT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (1,197 MT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (360 MT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (612 MT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (42,801 MT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (17 MT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (8,599 MT) | 3,500 MT | + 146% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (778 MT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 32% more expensive than in Tete (Mozambique)
For example, you would need at least 732,501 MT (SGD $13,036) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 555,000 MT in Tete.
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